Books by Nutritional Medicine Pioneers Now Available for
Free Download

(OMNS Aug 30, 2012) On Friday, January 7, 2005, a
physician and pioneer in orthomolecular medicine penned
what would later be discovered to be his final thoughts:
"What we learn from these superb observers and
orthomolecular doers can literally change our lives for
the better."
The doctor was Hugh D. Riordan, M.D..In honor of Dr.
Riordan, his maverick spirit, and his contribution to
orthomolecular medicine over the years that continues
today through his clinic, a number of books written by
or about pioneers in orthomolecular medicine are now
available for open access and free download as described
below:

Professor of Medicine Dr. Emanuel Cheraskin
became interested in lifestyle as a solution
to many serious medical problems. This led
to studies in nutrition eventuating in this
publication, The Vitamin C Controversy:
Questions and Answers, is intended to
respond to the fifty most commonly asked
questions dealing with vitamin C research
studies.

Health and Happiness

by Emanuel Cheraskin, M.D., D.M.D. (1989)

It almost seems as if there is no rhyme or
reason to health and happiness. But there
is... and it's lifestyle. Those who seem to
be well are characterized largely by
positive social habits (pluses). The
unhealthy and unhappy are more often than
not laden with poor lifestyles (minuses).
Within these pages you will find the simple
techniques for measuring your own way of
life.

"This impressive volume contains the
observations and theories about the
schizophrenias gathered by Carl Pfeiffer and
colleagues over more than twenty years. I
have heard Dr. Pfeiffer lecture dozens of
times and have always enjoyed listening to
his clear exposition of his work. More
important, I always learn something.
Unfortunately, too few psychiatrists have
been wise enough to attend his lectures.
They can remedy this deficiency by studying
this book. " - Abram Hoffer, M.D., Ph.D.

Often reviled by their contemporaries,
medical mavericks blazed the trail of
scientific progress. These tales of
discovery, personal hardship, court
intrigues, and hardball professional rivalry
make for fascinating reading. Medical
Mavericks will raise the eyebrows of many,
and bring a sense of relief to contemporary
mavericks who can take comfort in the
thought that at least they aren't being
burned at the stake.

Medical Mavericks, Volume Two
continues what Volume One started. This is a
good book for medical professionals, history
buffs, and anyone who wants to learn more
about the pioneers in the field of medicine.
After all, even the concept that physicians
need to wash their hands was once ridiculed.

Dr. Riordan was a graduate of the University
of Wisconsin and the University of Wisconsin
Medical School, and had practiced clinical
medicine for nearly 50 years. Medical
Mavericks, Volume Three, is the
completion of Dr. Riordan's trilogy of
biographical vignettes about these
fascinating trailblazers. It also marks Dr.
Riordan's final publication.

This is the story of the first quarter
century of Dr. Riordan's Center for the
Improvement of Human Functioning (now the
Riordan Clinic), which pioneered an
alternative approach to medicine despite
fierce criticism from within the medical
profession and staunch resistance from the
insurance industry.

Andrew W. Saul, Ph.D. (USA), Editor and contact person.
Email:
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